Why choose Wyoming? Wyomingites think you should choose Wyoming because it is one of the most family friendly states in the country.
We agree that there are certain states that are more family friendly than others; heck, the Equality State is our seventh most family friendly state for 2026. But, we needed more evidence. So, HomeSnacks set out to determine the most family friendly places in Wyoming for 2026.
How did we determine Wyoming’s most family friendly places? We consulted the US Census on places in the Cowboy State with more than 2,000 residents. We looked at several factors: crime, education, family friendly activities, and the percent of households that currently have children. We ended up with 20 family friendly Wyoming places that any family would be lucky to call home.
We discovered that there are family friendly places for every budget. Wyoming has hip places like Cheyenne where your babies can safely grow up to be cowboys and cowgirls, idyllic ‘how the west was won’ places like Rock Springs, and upscale places like Jackson for families who don’t have to worry about being on a budget.
Incidentally, Wyoming is the tenth biggest state, but the least populous state. We think that’s all the more reason to raise your family in this flyover state: there’s plenty of room for your kids to run and there’s plenty of opportunity to make a difference.
Want to know more? Take a look below at our breakdown of Wyoming’s most family friendly places for 2026.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
So, if you want boatloads of that good, wholesome, family friendly fun at your fingertips, Wyoming is your state. Heck, you can take your family to a rodeo in Cody and camping in Yellowstone National Park all in the same weekend.
Yes, there’s a lot of family friendly fun to be had in Wyoming; but, there can only be one number one best place in the Cowboy State to raise a family. And that, folks, would be Thermopolis.
To see how your favorite place in Wyoming compared, take a look at the list below; and if you don’t see it there, head to the bottom.
More reading about Wyoming and the best places for families in the country:
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- Cheapest Places To Live In Wyoming
- Best Cities To Raise A Family In America
- Best States To Raise A Family In America
The 10 Best Places To Raise A Family In Wyoming For 2026
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Population: 2,709
Median Income: $65,208
Average Home Price: $205,976
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 51
Closest Major City: Denver
Households with kids: 31.8%
More on Thermopolis: Crime | Movers
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Population: 6,420
Median Income: $83,147
Average Home Price: $310,550
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 56
Closest Major City: Denver
Households with kids: 35.6%
More on Douglas: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 10,756
Median Income: $118,991
Average Home Price: $1,932,343
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 63
Closest Major City: Denver
Households with kids: 32.8%
More on Jackson: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 11,581
Median Income: $84,747
Average Home Price: $291,843
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 42
Closest Major City: Denver
Households with kids: 33.4%
More on Green River: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 10,276
Median Income: $72,570
Average Home Price: $458,576
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 63
Closest Major City: Denver
Households with kids: 26.9%
More on Cody: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 32,234
Median Income: $55,613
Average Home Price: $372,385
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 76
Closest Major City: Denver
Households with kids: 19.6%
More on Laramie: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 2,941
Median Income: $64,806
Average Home Price: $261,446
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 46
Closest Major City: Denver
Households with kids: 40.6%
More on Glenrock: Crime | Movers
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Population: 65,239
Median Income: $78,839
Average Home Price: $387,233
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 76
Closest Major City: Denver
Households with kids: 26.9%
More on Cheyenne: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
Methodology: How do you determine which place is best for families in Wyoming anyways?
To give you the places in Wyoming that are best for families, we must look at a handful of metrics. We want to measure the criteria people want in a family-friendly city utilizing Saturday Night Science.
After researching U.S. Census data produced for the state of Wyoming, we looked at the data for every single city in the state. We paid particular attention to:
- Crime (Both violent and property)
- Quality of local schools
- Distance to a major city without necessarily being in it
- % of households with children
- Family-friendly amenities nearby (museums, libraries, and colleges)
We then gave each city a “Family Score.”
The higher the score, the better the city is for families. We also limited our results to cities with over 2,000 people. For Wyoming, that meant a total of 20 cities.
We updated this article for 2026. This is our eleventh time ranking the best cities for families in Wyoming.
Summary: The Best Places To Raise A Family In Wyoming
If you’re looking for a breakdown of cities in Wyoming ranked by criteria that most agree make a place a great spot for families, this is an accurate list.
The best places for families in Wyoming are Thermopolis, Douglas, Jackson, Green River, Cody, Newcastle, Laramie, Glenrock, Cheyenne, and Buffalo.
Here’s a look at the best cities for singles Wyoming according to the data:
- Riverton
- Powell
- Torrington
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Best Places For Families In Wyoming
| Rank | City | Population | Median Income | Average Home Price | Amenities Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thermopolis, WY | 2,709 | $65,208 | $205,976 | 38 |
| 2 | Douglas, WY | 6,420 | $83,147 | $310,550 | 41 |
| 3 | Jackson, WY | 10,756 | $118,991 | $1,932,343 | 61 |
| 4 | Green River, WY | 11,581 | $84,747 | $291,843 | 50 |
| 5 | Cody, WY | 10,276 | $72,570 | $458,576 | 59 |
| 6 | Newcastle, WY | 3,348 | $82,734 | $247,520 | 55 |
| 7 | Laramie, WY | 32,234 | $55,613 | $372,385 | 75 |
| 8 | Glenrock, WY | 2,941 | $64,806 | $261,446 | 39 |
| 9 | Cheyenne, WY | 65,239 | $78,839 | $387,233 | 78 |
| 10 | Buffalo, WY | 4,572 | $62,629 | $409,842 | 61 |